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Iranian staff nurses' attitudes toward nursing students
Masoumeh Aghamohammadi-Kalkhoran1, Mansoureh Karimollahi, Reza Abdi
1Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Nurse Education Today
|October 8, 2010
Summary
Staff nurses in Iran hold mixed attitudes towards nursing students, with many believing improvements are needed in clinical preparation and skills. Cultivating empathy and sincerity is crucial for a positive learning environment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Clinical Pedagogy
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Clinical education is integral to nursing, with clinical nurses significantly influencing student learning.
- Limited research exists on staff nurses' attitudes toward nursing students in clinical settings.
- Peplau's theory of interpersonal relations frames the student-as-client in clinical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate staff nurses' attitudes toward nursing students during clinical education in Iran.
- To understand the dynamics of the staff nurse-nursing student relationship in clinical environments.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with 82 staff nurses from medical and surgical units.
- Data collected using Stagg's questionnaire and a demographic tool, with attitudes measured on a five-point Likert scale.
- Statistical analysis involved cross-tabulations and frequency distributions to examine attitudes.
Main Results:
- Attitude scores towards nursing students ranged from low to moderate.
- A majority (98.57%) agreed on the importance of a good staff-student relationship.
- Significant concerns were raised regarding the need to overhaul nursing education (94.3%), insufficient clinical skills (67.14%), and inadequate preparation for clinical tasks (51.43%).
Conclusions:
- Staff nurses' attitudes indicate a need for enhanced clinical preparation and skill development in nursing students.
- Fostering an environment of empathy, assurance, and sincerity is recommended to improve the student learning experience.
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